The Calcutta High Court ordered a joint SIT of the CBI and West Bengal Police to investigate four cases against BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, while quashing 15 FIRs and lifting his earlier protection from new cases.
The Supreme Court of India granted interim protection to Wajahat Khan, staying his arrest in a hate speech case. Khan faces FIRs across six states for inciting religious sentiments. The Court ordered notices to the Centre and the states, with the next hearing set for July 14, emphasizing the lasting impact of hate speech.
![[Minor's Rape-Murder] 'Justice Prevails, Public Will Regain Confidence in The Administration & Govt.’: Bengal Court Sentences Man to Death](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/image-14-2.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
A court in Murshidabad, West Bengal, sentenced a man to death and another to life imprisonment for the brutal rape and murder of a minor girl. The verdict was delivered in a swift 61 days, showcasing expedited justice. This rapid judgment highlights the judiciary’s resolve in handling heinous crimes. The case has drawn widespread attention for its prompt legal action.
![[2020 Clash with TMC Workers] "Ensures Trial May Commence, and Justice Is Done to the Parties": SC Transfers 2 FIRs to CBI Against WB BJP Leader Kabir Shankar Bose](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/image-1-3.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Today, On 4th December, the Supreme Court transferred two FIRs against West Bengal BJP leader Kabir Shankar Bose to the CBI due to concerns over local investigation impartiality. The FIRs relate to a 2020 clash with TMC workers, highlighting the judiciary’s commitment to ensure a fair and unbiased inquiry.
West Bengal Police filed a cyber complaint against tweets falsely linking CJI DY Chandrachud’s wife to the personal physician of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. This coincides with the CJI’s involvement in a case regarding a doctor’s rape and murder. The complaint emphasizes the importance of accountability in online discourse, especially when intersecting with legal matters.
The Supreme Court condemned a bank’s recovery agent firm as a “group of goons” for not returning a vehicle seized from a man despite a one-time loan settlement. The court ordered the West Bengal Police to file a charge sheet against the company within two months and directed compensation be paid to the man. The recovery agent eventually returned the damaged vehicle.
![[RG Kar Rape & Murder Case] "This is a Blatant Breach of Trust, Presenting a Unilateral Statement as an SCBA resolution Without EC Approval ": Senior Advocate Adish Aggarwala Threatens 'No Confidence Motion' Against SCBA President Kapil Sibal](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/image-32-3.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Adish Aggarwala cautioned SCBA President Kapil Sibal about a potential no-confidence motion due to a controversial resolution regarding the RG Kar incident. He accused Sibal of a conflict of interest and demanded a public apology and withdrawal of the resolution. The Supreme Court also voiced concerns about the case and the handling by West Bengal police.